Five men who took a work trip to Europe 40 years ago got back together in late May for a reunion. Read more on 10A.
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Melissa Byrd, who represents Apopka and Northwest Orange County on the Orange County School Board, has been award Certified Board Member (CBM) status by the Florida…
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Apopka native Chief Warrant Officer Five Thomas Bernard Elder, son of Johnny and Ella Elder of Apopka, has retired. Read more on 3A.
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This year’s recipient of the 1-2-3 Agricultural Scholarship is Christopher “C.J.” Nelson in the amount of $1,000. Read more on 6A.
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The city-owned parking lot on the north side of Fifth Street between Park Avenue and Central Avenue is being reconstructed through funding from the Community Redevelopment…
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The worst-kept secret in City Hall is officially no longer a secret. A large proposed warehouse working its way through the city of Apopka’s approval process…
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Prince Pollard of Apopka, a longtime college and high school game official for several sports, has been inducted into the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches Hall…
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City of Apopka officials were hoping to put away about $1 million to help build reserves for the city’s General Fund, but with revenue shortfall due…
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Commissioner Alice Nolan explained why she has missed several City Council meetings this year. She has lung cancer. More on 1A.
Apopka Historical Society, Museum work to raise funds for first school plaqueThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Historical Society is committed to preserving historical spots in Apopka. As a result, the members are working to have the site of the first…
Apopka Firefighter retiresThe Apopka Chief
City of Apopka Administrator, Edward Bass, (left), and Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale, (right), present Lt. Bill Stokes, of Fire Station 4, (center), with the golden…
Apopka Boy Scout Troop 211The Apopka Chief
The Apopka High School homecoming court was named this past week in preparation for next week’s homecoming activities.
Eagle Scouts will be honored as part of Troop 211’s 60th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
Connor Larsen (l) and Adam Speck will receive their Eagle Scout awards after building this pedestrian bridge at Dream Lake Park in Apopka. Apopka Boy Scout…
New Apopka police officerThe Apopka Chief
The newest Apopka police officer was sworn in Tuesday, September 25, at City Hall. Here, Cindy Calixto is sworn in by Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley…
Gas district budget passedThe Apopka Chief
City Commissioner Kyle Becker (l) and citizen Bill Arrowsmith (c) listen to Fred Crabtree speak Monday, September 24, during the monthly meeting of the Lake Apopka…
Despite it being autumn, temperatures are still like summerThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, In case you missed it, I wanted to let everyone know that the first day of fall was September 22, which was last Saturday.…
Hot weather has hindered fishin’ for many in our areaThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I thought when September got here that we were gonna see some cooler weather come our way. Well, it’s just as hot now as it was…
Stop in and see why Tuffy Auto Service Centers was voted Apopka’s #1 Auto Service CenterThe Apopka Chief
Tuffy Auto Service Centers, located at 1675 E. Semoran Boulevard in Apopka, has been voted the #1 Auto Repair Center in the Best of Apopka since…
Celebrating a titleThe Apopka Chief
Eddie Williams, who graduated from Apopka High School in 1980 and was a star defensive back for the Blue Darters football team, was a starting defensive…